I stumbled on this very cute DIY keepsake holder and display book hack by Sweet Paul.Totally presh!

I think you can kick it up a notch, by painting the inside cover a bold color or gluing fabric inside or art paper. A little more time on a lazy Sunday and you could even take a long thread with a needle through each page to add more structure, so it unfolds like a bridge. Whats really cool is, when you've filled it up with all your treasures you can slam it shut, tie it with a pretty ribbon and store away for memory lane or give as gifts to a loved one.

Hm, I think this may the perfect Valentines, Anniversary, Mothers and Fathers day gift!  Gifts from the heart, always remind us of all the good things in life.

Perfect places to purchase pretty books: Thrifts stores, bargin bin isles at Barnes and Nobles, garage sales (perhaps even your own garage ;)

Try it out, send me your pics if you do! mers@thelocallife.com

Click here to see Sweet Pauls Blog to learn How To!

I regret to have to inform you that Greenwich Restaurant Week is not going to take place this month.
 
There were not enough solid comittments made, or fees paid by restaurants who wanted to get involved, to make this happen.
Our sponsors can not justify partnering with an event that doesn't have the support of the very businesses they are helping to promote.
 
It's a shame, as the other towns that come together for these events (Westport, Stamford, Norwalk) seem to truly benefit from them.
They pay higher fees to be involved and they do them twice a year - we were hoping to at least try and do one.
 
With all of this said, if we can secure sponsorship again, we may revisit in the winter if enough restaurants show an interest.
 
Thank you to those restaurants who hopped on board and supported this event.
It was refreshing to see folks truly working together to promote the Greenwich restaurant scene as a whole.
Your fee will simply be returned to you.
 
Thank you to all of our media sponsors who also came on board - you guys rock!
You all had a lot of fun promotions planned. We appreciate all of the creativity and support.
To our Westchester and CT TV partners, we will use those spots for the restaurants who did comitt to the event.

Best,

Linda Kavanagh/Greenwich  Restaurant Week

WALK ON WATER! Benefit 2009 and the GREENWICH HARBOR YACHT SHOWCASE will be held at The Delamar Hotel in Greenwich, Conn., on Friday, October 2, Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4.

WALK ON WATER! Benefit 2009 is a proud addition to the third annual Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase, a premiere luxury venue that showcases luxury yachts, automobiles, and one-of-a-kind exhibitors.  This year, the showcase will also feature extraordinary individuals including disabled sailors, Paralympians, and accomplished disabled individuals... all to raise funds for and awareness about spinal cord injuries and adaptive sailing programs, which provide a better quality of life for the disabled.  This event brings together a dichotomy of opulence, active lifestyles, and the disabled, to demonstrate how we can all live our lives in an exceptional manner, no matter what challenges we are faced with.

Special activities include:

• VIP Benefit and Preview Party
• Silent and Live Auctions
• Food and Beverage
• Music and Entertainment
• Yacht Hop
• Yacht Showcase, Exotic Cars, Sea Trials
• Guest athletes and speakers
• VIP Soundwaters Schooner Sunset Sails
• "World of Wonder" Kids Tent

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Fri., October 2
VIP Benefit & Preview Party
5:30 - 10 PM; Tickets $125 per person
VIP Benefit and Preview Party with celebrity guests, silent and live auctions, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, music and "Yacht Hop" (advance purchase required)

Sat., October 3rd, and Sun., October 4th
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free to the general public.  The Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase features yachts, exotic cars, luxury land exhibitors, sea trials (by appointment), and the children's "World of Wonder Tent."   The WOW! Children's "World of Wonder" tent is fun for all ages and will offer interactive activities including nautical knot tying, arts & crafts, and much more

Separate entrance fee of $35 gives access to the VIP "International Ports of Call" tent that offers wine and chef's tastings, music and fine art from five European cities; guest athletes and inspirational speakers will attend.
Call 203-682-0262 to reserve tickets in advance

A VIP Soundwaters Celebrity Cocktail Sunset Cruise is also offered both Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 -7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $125 per person and guests will sail out of Greenwich Harbor aboard an 80-foot, 3-masted schooner.  Hors d'oeuvres, wine, champagne and non-alcoholic beverages will be served

All proceeds benefit WALK ON WATER! 2009